clarifying

Example Sentences

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This lone holdout is clarifying: If one index gatekeeper could keep its standards, the others didn’t have to lower theirs.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

There, Thomas told Roa he was “up the hill behind LA,” clarifying he was in Piñon Hills, to which Roa responded that he was in Yucaipa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The clarifying photos would go on to generate something even more exciting for the photographer, Eadweard Muybridge.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

Before quickly clarifying: "Well, the intro to Talk Show Host."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

They had never bothered much with clarifying at the farm as there had hardly been enough syrup or sugar for the family, but the mistress was very particular and stood over Lyddie directing her.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson